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Modi Renames Ross Island[KaalaPaani] as Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose

[Port Blair]Modi Renames Ross Island as Neta Ji Subhash Chandra Bose
Prime Minister Narendra Modi Sunday announced renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Tricolour hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
The Ross Island was renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep,
the Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and the
Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep,
The PM also released a commemorative stamp, its first-day cover and a Rs-75 coin on this special day.
He also announced setting up of a deemed university after Bose.
Earlier, Modi visited the Marina Park here and hoisted a national flag on a 150-feet high mast.
He also paid floral tribute at Netaji’s statue in the park.
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The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi addressing a public meeting, at Car Nicobar on December 30, 2018.